Contract Administrator - Defense (AERO)
Core
Manage the full contract lifecycle for the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program, supporting U.S. government prime/subcontracts and international agreements (FMS/DCS) while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and export controls.
Role type
Senior Contract Administrator (Defense/Aerospace)
Builds
U.S. government prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases, and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) agreements
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Government Contracting
Required skills
Contract lifecycle management, FAR/DFARS compliance, ITAR/EAR knowledge, contract negotiation, risk identification, funding tracking, proposal support, closeout management, audit readiness
Preferred skills
Aircraft/UAS/weapons systems experience, CFCM/CCCM certification, Secret/Top Secret/SCI clearance
Technologies
FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, LOA, TAA, MLA
Responsibilities
Review, draft, negotiate, and administer various contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ); serve as primary point of contact for contract interpretation and modifications; prepare and administer NDAs and teaming agreements; monitor deliverables, milestones, and funding; support FMS/DCS structuring and compliance; coordinate export license applications; identify and resolve contractual risks; support flow-down of prime terms; maintain audit-ready contract files; partner with Program Management/Finance/Engineering; support proposal development; track funding actions; support contract closeout; provide status reporting; prepare formal notices; support internal training
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
